Group in the Periodic Table Have Properties In Common Flashcards
What are some properties of metals?
Lustrousness, high density, good conductivity of heat and electricity, malleability and ductility.
How much of the periodic table are metals?(approximate)
3/4’s
Are metals reactive?
Yes, they can react with oxygen, water and acids.
What state of matter are metals, in room temp?
Solid, except mercury which is a liquid at room temp.
What happens when a metal is flattened in a thin sheet?
Opaque
What is a metalloid?
A substance that possesses properties of metals and non-metals.
What is a metal?
A substance with high conductivity of electricity and heat.
What is a non-metal?
A substance that has absolutely zero metal attributions.
Do metalloids conduct electricity like metals?
Yes
What are the properties of non-metals?
Colourless, brittle, bad conductivity of heat and electricity and low density.
Do non metals have a larger or smaller range of boiling points than metals?
A large range.
What state of matter are non metals usually in room temp?
Mainly gases
What is an allotrope?
An allotropes are different forms of the same element.
What’s an example of an allotrope?
An example of an allotrope is carbon. The soft form is graphite and the hard form is diamond.
